http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/34941 2013-05-23T23:38:12Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/51125 Title: Université en transition : l’évolution de son rôle et des défis à relever Authors: Göransson, Bo; Brundenius, Claes Description: Publié conjointement avec Springer; Version anglaise dans la bibliothèque: Universities in transition : the changing role and challenges for academic institutions 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/47212 Title: Harvesting feminist knowledge for public policy : rebuilding progress Editors: Jain, Devaki; Elson, Diane Abstract: This volume brings together 14 essays by feminist thinkers from different parts of the world, reflecting on problems of current patterns of development and arguing for political, economic, and social changes to promote equality and sustainability. The essays are written in the context of the “triple crises” of food, fuel, and finance, and the underlying deep-seated problems of growing inequality, squeeze on time to provide unpaid care to family and friends, and environmentally unsustainable patterns of economic growth. The authors argue that the very approach being taken to understand and measure progress, and plan for and evaluate development, needs rethinking in ways that draw on the experiences and knowledge of women. These influential feminist thinkers, activists, and academics have drawn upon their vast experience to identify new understandings, emerging issues and an asset of recommendations that help address the key issues of today. All the essays, in diverse ways, offer proposals for alternative strategies to address the limitations and contradictions of currently dominant ideas and practices in development, and move towards the creation of a socially just and egalitarian world. Description: Co-published with SAGE Publications India; FEMINIST KNOWLEDGE; PUBLIC POLICY 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/46419 Title: Understanding obstacles to peace : actors, interests, and strategies in Africa's Great Lakes region Editors: Baregu, Mwesiga Description: Co-published with Fountain Publishers 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/45874 Title: Universities in transition : the changing role and challenges for academic institutions Editors: Göransson, Bo; Brundenius, Claes Description: Co-published with Springer; Library has French version: Université en transition : l’évolution de son rôle et des défis à relever 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/44957 Title: Democracy in the Arab world : explaining the deficit Editors: Elbadawi, Ibrahim; Makdisi, Samir Abstract: Despite notable socio-economic development in the Arab region, a deficit in democracy and political rights has continued to prevail. This book examines the major reasons underlying the persistence of this democracy deficit over the past decades and touches on the prospect for deepening the process of democratization in the Arab world. Contributions from major scholars of the region give a cross-country analysis of economic development, political institutions and social factors, and the impact of oil wealth and regional wars, and present a model for democracy in the Arab world. Case studies are drawn from Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, and the Gulf region; they build on these cross-country analyses and look beyond the influence of oil and conflicts as the major reason behind this democracy deficit. The chapters illustrate how specific socio-political history of the country concerned, fear of fundamentalist groups, collusion with foreign powers and foreign interventions, and the co-option of the elites by the state also contribute to these problems of democratization facing the region. Situating the democratic position of the Arab world in a global context, this book is an important contribution to the field of Middle Eastern politics, development studies, and studies on conflict and democracy. Description: Co-published with Routledge 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z